Why Are Muslims Coming to Know Christ More Than Ever?

August 2, 2022October 20, 20237 Comments

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A Muslim woman walks through a corridor in a mosque complex in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo credit imb.org

Devout Muslims pray Sura One every day, reminding themselves of God’s sovereignty, the day of judgment, and the importance of finding their Straight Path.

In the name of God, the most gracious and merciful. Praise be to God, the Lord of the universe, the most gracious and merciful, Ruler of the day of judgment. You are the one we worship; you are he whose help we seek. Guide us on the Straight Path, the path of those whom you have blessed, With whom you are not angry, who have not gone astray. read more

How Can I Reach Out to My Muslim Neighbors?

April 29, 2022October 20, 20231 Comment

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It’s Ramadan. As our Muslim neighbors around the world pursue spiritual fulfillment, how can we lead them toward the intimacy with God their hearts crave?

Both the Qur‘an and Islamic tradition erect barriers which inhibit Muslims from considering who Jesus is and what He’s done for them.

Muslims are often taught read more

This Mission is His: Timothy’s Story

March 26, 2021March 19, 2021Leave a comment

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Go. Serve. Love is happy to welcome Timothy, a student with Fusion, the dynamic missions program at Spurgeon College in Kansas City, Missouri.

The sun beat down on the back of my neck as I struggled to will each step forward. read more

“I’m Well-Acquainted with Death”

January 20, 2021March 2, 2021Leave a comment

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Editor’s note: In a break from the norm, we’re featuring a piece of creative…well, mostly fiction, based on the life of people encountered by an anonymous reader as she served in a collection of Southeast Asian islands, battling a mutual enemy: Death.

Though it’s challenging to accurately imagine the perspective of anyone of another culture, there seem benefits, too, in trying. read more

Best Posts of 2020!

December 31, 2020January 4, 2022Leave a comment

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We get a distinct thrill over here in partnering with you in a small way as you look in an overseas direction. Here are the posts that seemed to resonate with you–and represent some of the best posts of 2020.

May God empower your every next move for his honor and renown. read more

Pray for the Church in the Middle East: Free Printable!

May 8, 2020April 30, 2024Leave a comment

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INFOGRAPHIC TO PRAY FOR THE CHURCH IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

As we recently wrote, according to the Joshua Project, the world’s population of Muslims is estimated at over 1.8 billion. (With a “B.”) That’s 23.9% of the globe. Out of 3,734 people groups, 3,191 (85.5%) remain unreached with the love and hope of Jesus. Yet a brilliant, beautiful church in the Middle East grows steadily.

And more Muslims have turned to follow Jesus in the past 15 years than in the previous 1400 years combined.

With Ramadan upon us, could we as God’s people lift up the church in the Middle East? read more

Miracle in the Grocery Store: My Story

May 7, 2020May 7, 20201 Comment

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Perhaps you’ve heard about God performing a miracle in the Muslim world, or bringing dreams to an entire community. Today’s story is just such an example–from a Muslim community right in the United States.

This month, we’re giving you snapshots of Studio. It’s a dynamic internship program designed to equip long-term workers for the Muslim world. read more